Dunfermline
Dunfermline is a town on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom, with a population of 54,990.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Fair (51) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like -0.4° around 08:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore62
- Boat55
- Rock58
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing est.40
- Shore62
- Boat55
- Rock58
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing40est.
Marginal
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 1 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 12:00–18:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 76 | 73 | 75 | 51 | 56 | 5–9kn ENE | |
| 20 Tue | 71 | 58 | 64 | 25 | 44 | 6–12kn E | |
| 21 Wed | 74 | 72 | 73 | 65 | 58 | 2–14kn W | |
| 22 Thu | 62 | 55 | 58 | 48 | 40 | 0–12kn W | |
| 23 Fri | 49 | 47 | 48 | 40 | 34 | 5–16kn N | |
| 24 Sat | 41 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 3–23kn SW | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–26kn W |
Nearby towns include Crossford (2.5 km), Rosyth (4 km), Limekilns (4.4 km), Cairneyhill (4.9 km) and Carnock (5.2 km), with Ironmill Bay 5.4 km away. Landmarks include Pittencrieff Park (0.6 km) and the historical Charlestown Light (5 km). The tidal regime is macro, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.37 m.
Also known as
دمفرلين, Dún Phárlain
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Pittencrieff Park — park, 0.6 km
- Charlestown Light (historical) — lighthouse, 5.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Dunfermline?
Our fishing score for Dunfermline on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Dunfermline on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:40 AM, 08:14 PM. Low tides: 02:36 AM, 02:11 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Dunfermline?
The mean spring range at Dunfermline is about 3.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Dunfermline?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:59 AM and sets at 05:55 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.